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French 2713 |
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The aim of this course is to help students develop their reading and writing skills in preparation for advanced level French courses. It is not a grammar course, although some grammar concepts will be covered where relevant. However, it is assumed that students already possess a good knowledge of the rudiments of French (i.e. a strong NS Grade 12 or equivalent). Students majoring in French should normally be taking 1213/1223 or 2013/23 concurrently with this course. Non-majors may wish to take 1213/23 in their first year at Acadia and 2713/23 in their second year, depending on their level.
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Reading: Each week students will be expected to read 25 to 35 pages of a set book and study the vocabulary in preparation for weekly vocabulary quizzes. A prepared vocabulary list and basic comprehension questions in French are provided to help guide your reading. In addition, the Claude Berri film based on the novel will be viewed in sections in class, prior to the reading assignments, and there will be weekly in-class discussion of important passages.
Composition: During the course of the term, students will write 5 or 6 compositions on topics of a general nature. This termwe will be using the Sandbox software package Paperware for composition submission and correction. Each composition will be submitted twice. The first time the instructor will point out the major errors and suggest ways of improving structure and style. Students will then correct their own work in the light of these suggestions and hand it in a second time for final correction and a mark. All compositions, first and second versions, should be printed out and kept together in a duo-tang so that the instructor can review them at the end of the term. It is expected that students will make an effort to learn from their mistakes and avoid repeating the same errors.
Tuesday & Thursday from 10:00am to 11:20am in BAC 135.
Check the emploi du temps for details of reading assignments and dates of compositions.
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Marcel Pagnol, Jean de Florette (Editions de Fallois, 1988) Students in this course are advised to invest in a reliable and comprehensive dictionary. We recommend: Collins Robert English-French French-English Dictionary (third edition) You may also like to make use of the following on-line resource:
Dictionary and Grammar Aid. When you are writing in French on your computer you will need to know how to access the relevant accents. The easiest approach is to switch to the French (Canadian) keyboard. A map of the French (Canadian) keyboard is available and can be printed out; or you can learn the keystrokes which will allow you to access accented characters from the English keyboard.
This text can be purchased at the University Bookstore. Additional materials will be distributed in class by the instructor for which there will be a small charge ($5.00).
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Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary. French-English. English-French. (Oxford University Press, 1994)
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Here are some links you may find useful or interesting:
French Department Homepage
French Club Homepage
Guide touristique de Provence
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